This sweet smoothie is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Figs are high in iron and support your digestive health. Oranges are full with Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant and good for the skin, heart health and plays a role in protect cells from damage, cell repair and wound healing. This drink contains also a good amount of potassium. Both Vitamin C and potassium can help lower blood pressure.
It just needs a bit of preparation time concerning soaking the figs and chia seeds, but then you make it in just a few minutes.
I came up with this drink some time ago and just love it!
Ingredients for this fig banana orange chia smoothie
- 1 (frozen) banana
- 3 soaked dried figs plus 3/4 cup of soaking water
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp chia seeds plus 1/3 cup of soaking water
Optional: - Ice cubes
- Splash of lemon
Do I use dried or fresh figs for a smoothie?
Instead of dried figs you can also use fresh ones. With dried figs your smoothie will be more sweet. Dried figs contain more calories, dietary fiber, sugar, vitamins and minerals. In contrast, fresh figs have more vitamin C, A and beta-carotene.
Frozen banana or fresh for a smoothie?
Frozen fruit can make a smoothie sweeter and thicker. Of course, you can just use a fresh banana for this drink. No frozen banana ready? Just peel one, cut in pieces and place it in a sealed bag in the freezer for like 1 hour.
Preparation figs and chia seeds
Put the figs in a glass, add 3/4 of water and soak the figs overnight.
scoop the chiaseeds in a glass and add 1/3 cup of water and soak as well overnight.
You can also soak the chia seeds 20-30 minutes in warm water before adding to your smoothie to soften them.
Tip: add some lemon juice to prevent the smoothie from getting a brown color due to the banana and also to stay fresh longer.
Directions for the blender or food processor
Squeeze the orange. Add all the ingredients, including the soaking water, in the jar. Mix for about a minute or two, till all is smooth.
Add some lemon juice for a more sour and fresh twist and add some ice cubes for an extra chilled drink.
If you find the juice too thick, you can add some water.
Some nutrition facts and benefits of figs, bananas, oranges and chia seeds
Figs are high in iron, vitamin K, and have high fiber content. They support digestive health and your immune system and it is believed they have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, fat-lowering, cell-producing and antioxidant properties.
Bananas are rich in potassium and a source of carbs and fiber. They are high in Vitamin B6, and C.
Oranges are very high in vitamin C, and a good source for potassium and fiber. Plus they contain vitamin B-6 and A plus calcium
Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants, full of fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. They are also a good source for zinc, Vitamin B3, B1, B2 and potassium.
More juices and smoothies
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